JJ Hickson - In Review (Summer League Recap)

Cavsboard Debut Podcast -7/22

Posted 7/22/2008 on Cavs Board

So I finally put together my first podcast for Cavsboard.nbsp; It's 10 minutes of brief, but intialnbsp;goodness that touches on all things Cavs.nbsp; Amongst the subject we (or I) discuss: Daniel Gibson Delonte West JJ Hickson Josh Childress Ryan Gomes Listen to it below: nbsp; Thanks to all those who listen, and feel free to comment with suggetions and praisenbsp;insults and criticisms.

Top Ten Las Vegas Summer League Players

Posted 7/21/2008 on FanHouse

Here's a look at the top ten players we saw at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. 1. Jerryd Bayless : Who cares that him running point was like a Ben Stiller movie or that he managed so few assists his teammates almost decided to bring their own ball on the court to play catch? The kid was transcendent. Floaters, fadeaways, dunks, steals, you name it. If it's got flash, Bayless was ...

Tractor Traylor on the Rebound in Vegas

Posted 7/19/2008 on FanHouse

Notes from a trip to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas . Robert "Tractor" Traylor hasn't appeared in the NBA since 2005, but after several stops in Spain, Puerto Rico, and, well, the courthouse , he's hoping to return to the Big Show by earning a roster spot in Summer League . I caught up with Tractor after the Cavs' game yesterday and talked about where he's been and what his future might ...

Open Thread: Summer League game 3

Posted 7/18/2008 on Bullets Forever: Front Page Posts

My tape cut out a pretty big portion of the Philly game, so I haven't been able to type up notes from that one yet.  In light of the heavy postgame discussion , I've decided to focus on Nick Young's offense.  I'll try to get it done tomorrow.  This is the thread for tonight's game against Cleveland.  Those viewing will get a look at J.J. Hickson, the man picked one spot ...

Summer League Report

Posted 7/17/2008 on ballerblogger.com

Roughly halfway through the summer league, it’s time to take a look at what we’ve seen so far. Keep in mind, there’s a lot we can’t learn from the summer league, especially if we just look at stats. (remember how Marco Bellinelli went off last year?) The game is played at a breakneck pace, there is [...]

Cavs vs. Wizards - Summer League Preview

Posted 7/17/2008 on Cavs Board

This Friday at 8pm EST/5pm PST, the Cavs take on a Wizards summer league squad full of intriguing prospects. Both squads are out to 0-2 starts, but that’s hardly relevant in Summer League. Unlike the Rockets, and the Knicks before them, the Wizards have several big bodies to throw up against Cavs rookies JJ Hickson [...]

Cavaliers vs. Rockets - Summer League Review - 7/16

Posted 7/17/2008 on Cavs Board

Wednesday night’s exhibition matchup between the Cavs and Rockets was a nailbiter. The Rockets edged out the Cavaliers 73-72. In the matchup that many Cavs fans anticipated, Joey Dorsey did indeed play and spent considerable time defending JJ Hickson. After a largely ineffective first half, JJ Hickson finished with a respectable 18 points and 6 [...]

A Few Quickies

Posted 7/16/2008 on Le Cavs! A Cleveland Cavaliers Blog

Some Quick notes on the Cavs : My Boobie's Back... And you're gonna be in trouble! I'm hearing that the Cleveland Cavliers have re-signed Daniel " Boobie " Gibson. Not only that, but I am hearing that we signed him to a 5 year deal! I haven't heard any information about $$$. For those of you who know me, this makes me quite happy in the pantiloons , I am a huge Boobie fan, and do not share ...

Cavs vs. Rockets - Summer League Preview

Posted 7/15/2008 on Cavs Board

After an impressive first showing from JJ Hickson (26 points, 9 rebounds), now the Cavs will get to see how he responds when tested against a defensively-focused big man prospect. While the Rockets don’t have a single player taller then 6′10″ on their roster, they do have one of the NCAA’s most intimidating defensive [...]

Hickson turning heads early

Posted 7/15/2008 on Statefans Nation

J.J. Hickson got off to a quick start last night in his first summer league game: LAS VEGAS –Cleveland Cavaliers assistant John Kuester was on a roll Monday, thinking up new ways to praise rookie J.J. Hickson. “We’re talking about an N.C. State guy, and I’m still saying nice things,” former Tar Heel Kuester joked. “He’s that [...]

The Punisher: J.J. Hickson Disciplines Knicks As Cavs Drop Summer League Opener

Posted 7/15/2008 on Cavalier Attitude

A few weeks ago, all we could do was talk about opinions. J.J. Hickson is one of the most decorated freshmen in ACC history. J.J. Hickson is a project. J.J. Hickson is a bust. J.J. Hickson is a stud in the making. J.J. Hickson is a strong finisher. J.J. Hickson is no Darrell Arthur. J.J. Hickson this, J.J. Hickson that. Here’s one more for you, and this is a fact: J.J. Hickson put ...